Common FAQ's about Projectors

Q: What does it mean if the projector image seems dimmer than normal?
A: This can possibly mean that your projector lamp is in need of replacement. As the projector lamp ages and the amount of time the projector has been in use through the year, it can affect the quality of what is being projected on screen.

Q: How long will my projector lamp last?
A: Depending on the technology of your projector lamp, that amount of time the lamp light lasts can vary. Typically, most projectors can offer up to 2000 hours of life.

Q: What can I do to prevent my projector to last longer?
A: There is a variety of things that can be done to protect the life of your projector. It is important not to allow the projector to become overheated, make sure that you operate the projector in a reasonably dust–free environment and clean the air filters about every 3 months to name a few.

Q: What is the Rainbow Effect?
A: Also known as, color separation, the rainbow effect is caused due to the spinning color wheel that is used inside single chip DLP based projectors. There can be various degrees of this effect can be seen depending on the projector and the person. One way some manufactures are helping correct this problem is by developing faster spinning color wheels.

Q: Can I connect my presentation projector to my PC?
A: Yes, many of the presentation projectors today are built with the proper ports, features, and cables to connect a PC.